How to Transfer Ownership on Discord Servers

If you are the owner of a Discord server, you may have considered transferring the ownership to someone else at some point. There are various reasons why you might want to transfer ownership on Discord, such as:

• You no longer have the time or interest to manage the Discord server
• You want to focus on other projects or roles within the Discord server
• You want to avoid potential legal or ethical issues that may arise from being the owner of a Discord server
• You want to reward a loyal and trustworthy member or staff with the ownership
• You want to retire from the Discord server or Discord altogether

Whatever your motivation, transferring ownership of a Discord server is a serious decision that should not be taken lightly.

There are several things to take into account before you finally transfer ownership of a discord server, such as:

• The new owner's suitability and willingness to take over the Discord server
• The impact of the transfer on the Discord server's community and culture
• The potential risks and challenges that may arise from the transfer

What It Means to Be a Discord Server Owner

As a Discord server owner, you are the leader and the face of your community. You have the ultimate authority over your server settings, roles, permissions, channels, bots, and moderation. You also have the power to invite, kick, ban, or mute members as you see fit.

But with great power comes great responsibility. As a Discord server owner, you are expected to:

• Set the tone and the rules for your server. You should have a clear vision of what your server is about, what kind of behavior you expect from your members, and what consequences you will enforce for breaking the rules.
• You should also communicate these expectations to your members in a welcome message, a pinned post, or a dedicated channel.
• Keep your server active and engaging. You should regularly post relevant and interesting content, start conversations, ask for feedback, and host events or giveaways. You should also encourage your members to interact with each other and create a sense of community and belonging.
• Manage your server staff. You should recruit and train trustworthy and reliable moderators who can help you with enforcing the rules, resolving conflicts, and maintaining order in your server. You should also appreciate and reward your staff for their hard work and dedication.
• Grow your server. You should promote your server on social media, other platforms, or other servers that allow advertising. You should also network with other server owners and join cross-server collaborations or partnerships. You should also monitor your server analytics and statistics to see what works and what doesn't.

Challenges of Being a Discord Server Owner

Being a Discord server owner is not easy. It requires a lot of time, effort, and patience. Some of the common challenges that Discord server owners face are:

• Dealing with trolls, spammers, raiders, or toxic members who can ruin the atmosphere and reputation of your server.
• Handling drama, disputes, or complaints from your members or staff who may have different opinions or preferences.
• Balancing quality and quantity of your members. You may want to have a large and diverse server, but you also want to have loyal and active members who contribute to your server.
• Competing with other servers that may have similar topics or niches as yours.
• Keeping up with the updates and changes in Discord features, policies, or trends.

Before transferring the ownership of a Discord server, make sure that the future owner understands all those aspects if you care about the future of the community. Not everyone you trust even if it is a passionate community member might be suitable for the role of a Discord server owner.

How Long Does a Server Transfer Take On Discord?

The answer is: it depends. There are several factors that affect the Discord server transfer time, such as the size of your server, the number of Discord channels and roles, the amount of messages and media files, and the current load on Discord´s servers.

However, based on some reports from other users, the average Discord server transfer time is around 10 to 15 minutes. This means that your server will be offline for that duration, and your members will not be able to access it until the transfer is complete.

How to Transfer Ownership of a Discord Server on a PC

1. Right-click on your Discord server
    
   
   
2. Click on “Server Settings”
    
   
   
3. Click on “Members” and choose the member you want to give ownership in Discord
    
   To do this, click on the three dots next to the Discord name and select “Transfer Ownership”.
    
   
   
4. Confirm that the Discord server will belong to the selected person in the future and click “Transfer Ownership”
    
   

How to Transfer Ownership of a Discord Server on Android or iOS

1. Select your Discord server and tap the three dots next to the Discord server name
    
   
   
2. Tap on “Settings”
    
   
   
3. Tap on “Members”
    
   
   
4. Tap on the three dots next to the Discord name of the future owner
    
   
   
5. Tap on “Transfer Ownership”
    
   
   
6. Confirm that the Discord server will belong to the selected person in the future and tap on”Transfer”
    
   

How to Make Someone Co-Owner on Discord

There is no official “co-owner” role on Discord servers. However, you can create a role with “administrator” permissions and assign it to someone you trust to help you manage the server. This role would have almost all the same permissions as the server owner, but there are still some actions that only the server owner can perform.

Extra: How to Create and Add Roles in Discord Manually or with Bots

Roles in Discord are a way to assign permissions and privileges to different members of a Discord server. Roles can be used to create hierarchies, organize groups, customize colors and nicknames, and more. In our other guide, we explain Discord roles, some best practices for using Discord roles effectively, and how to create and manage them.
 

Extra: How to Change Your Name or Nickname on Discord

If you are new to Discord, you might be wondering what the difference is between a Discord user name and a Discord nickname. In our other guide, we will explain the main features and functions of both, and how you can customize them to suit your preferences.